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Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)

Canada·SparwoodRegular Hourlymid

OtherEquipment TechnicianMechanicSkilled Trades & Field Services

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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

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OtherEquipment TechnicianMechanicSkilled Trades & Field Services

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

EVR is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of mining equipment across its four mining operations.

Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the following EVR operations, depending on operational requirements and available vacancies:

Fording River Operations: approximately 29 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia, V0B 1H0
- This site is unionized: United Steelworkers Local 7884
Elkview Operations: approximately 3 kilometres east of Sparwood, British Columbia, V0B 2G1
- This site is unionized: United Steelworkers Local 9346
Greenhills Operations: approximately 8 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia, V0B 1H0
- This site is not unionized.
Line Creek Operations: approximately 15 kilometres north of Sparwood on Highway 43, British Columbia, V0B 2G0
- This site is unionized: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115

The specific work location will be identified in the successful candidate’s written offer of employment.

Successful candidates assigned to a unionized operation will be subject to the applicable collective agreement, including its

union membership, wage and working-condition requirements.

Employees work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts on either a 4x4 or 8x8 rotation.

The hourly wage depends on the operation to which the successful candidate is assigned:

Elkview Operations: $53.69 /hour
Fording River Operations: $53.78 /hour
Line Creek Operations: $52.24 /hour
Greenhills Operations: $53.78 /hour

Applicable shift premiums, overtime pay and additional compensation will be paid in accordance with EVR policies or the applicable collective agreement.

Benefits may include:

$5,000 signing bonus

Relocation assistance of up to $10,000

Annual retention bonus of up to $6,000

Healthy Lifestyle Account of up to $1,000

Comprehensive extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Optical coverage

Retirement savings program

Participation in two annual bonus programs

Sickness and accident coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Basic group life insurance coverage

Eligibility for bonuses, relocation assistance and benefits is subject to the applicable EVR policy or collective agreement.

The Heavy Duty Mechanic will perform some or all of the following duties:

Participate in and comply with EVR’s health and safety programs, procedures and policies

Perform routine preventative maintenance and major equipment repairs

Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic equipment problems

Repair major equipment breakdowns

Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble engines, transmissions and other major components

Diagnose and repair cooling, fuel, exhaust, braking, clutch, differential, hydraulic, electrical and lubrication systems

Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment

Maintain and repair haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders and other heavy equipment

Prepare maintenance reports and service records

Recommend practical and innovative repair solutions

Apply industry best practices when maintaining and repairing equipment

Work with equipment manufactured by CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, John Deere, LeTourneau, Volvo, Marion and other manufacturers

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Canadian Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, an equivalent recognized trade certification, or sufficient documented training and work experience to be eligible to challenge the applicable Canadian trade certification examination

A valid driver’s licence

Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Willingness and ability to relocate to, or reside within reliable commuting distance of, Sparwood or Elkford, British Columbia

Previous experience maintaining or repairing mobile mining equipment is considered an asset.

Successful candidates must satisfy EVR’s pre-employment requirements, which may include:

Verification of employment references

Verification of trade qualifications and work experience

A pre-employment drug screening

Confirmation of a valid driver’s licence

Any additional requirements applicable to the assigned operation

Please submit your resume by email to: hdmjobs@evr.glencore.ca

EVR welcomes applications from qualified Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.